1. Growing Up
I grew up in an area where being the only African family meant that you were related to 2Pac… no seriously, I actually rode with that for some time. These days I wouldn’t call that so cool since I’ve opened my eyes and ears to ignorance. Having older brothers is a definite influence in my life as that was my introduction to hip hop. It also meant that being an only girl I was one of the boys, and I think that has helped me to build a thick skin.
2. Inspirations
I was mostly inspired by African soukous, artists like Koffi Olomide, Kanda Bongo Man, Awilo Longomba, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh. I was a dancer before I ever dreamt of being an MC. It was when I met Mr. Zux, The African Spear, that I was inspired to take on recording my own songs and roughly mixing them.
3. Your Crew
These days my crew is myself and Original Dancehall Queens (Memuna and Heloise). But you can’t forget where you came from and I’m a Killaqueen till day dot. I have definitely grown as a lyricist and writing less party tracks and more life tracks. It’s our responsibly as vocalists to talk of the times we are in and not pussyfoot around like shit is sweet.
4. The Music You Make
The Ladies Love DJ lineup – Josie Styles, Ms. Hennessey, Krystel Diola and Taline – are all experienced crowd rockers and guarantee a night to remember. We also have the pleasure of the Stay Fly ladies, who will be down with some love art. My live set is still live with some confronting moments to get us thinking, but I’ll still make some heads nod and bodies move.
5. Music, Right Here, Right Now
The local scene is the inspiration behind the three-part series of Still Love Her: Ladies Love Hip Hop. It’s time to bring the energy to the women and join forces for the better of this culture we have come to grow and be a part of. We also expect to be introduced to ladies who love and make hip hop that want to play, spray or have something to say.
Kween G appears at Still Love Her: Ladies Love Hip Hop with Josie Styles, Ms. Hennessey, Krystel Diola and Taline at Play Bar on Saturday May 16.
